China & Ali Khamenei
54 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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International
China: China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, raising regional concerns and occurring on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty to counter Chinese influence.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's late Supreme Leader, is being mourned with a massive funeral procession in Tehran. His death triggered the ongoing war with the US and Israel.
Jul 01, 2026 · 23 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's largest trading partner, quietly used its influence to help find a path toward a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in the opening salvos of the war, an event that Donald Trump seemed to discount would lead to a long, bloody conflict.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
China: China sent a senior lawmaker, He Wei, to attend the funeral, indicating its diplomatic engagement with Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026. His death is the central event around which the funeral ceremonies are organized, marking a significant transition for Iran.
Mar 07, 2026 · 412 articles
International
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's appointment to oversee this vital relationship indicates its importance in Iran's foreign policy.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for nearly four decades, was killed in US-Israeli attacks, leading to a period of leadership uncertainty and transition in Iran.
Jun 15, 2026 · 18 articles
International
China: China has welcomed the interim agreement and urged for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains. Its foreign minister, Wang Yi, has called for continued efforts towards peace and stability in the Middle East.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran, was assassinated at the beginning of the war, a significant event that escalated the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
China: China's state-owned refiners are considering resuming Iranian oil purchases, which could significantly impact global oil markets. China's neutrality in the conflict was also acknowledged by Donald Trump.
Ali Khamenei: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's former Supreme Leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the beginning of the war. His death and subsequent funeral arrangements are significant events within Iran, though his son Mojtaba Khamenei has since taken over.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
Domestic
China: China remains a major buyer of Iranian crude oil but has not provided overt military support to Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has called for 'rioters to be put in their place' amidst the ongoing protests, indicating the government's stance on the demonstrations.
Jan 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, as Iran's Supreme Leader, has praised pro-government demonstrations and maintained a hardline stance against protesters, contributing to the severe crackdown and internal conflict.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
International
China: China, as a major buyer of Iranian oil, is mentioned in the context of sanctions waivers. Concerns about China's economy are also noted as a factor weighing on oil prices.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran, is referenced for his past statements that Iran would not build an atomic bomb. It remains unclear if his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, will follow this stance.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
International
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei's repressive rule is being tested by the ongoing protests in Iran, which have been met with a violent crackdown.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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